Rank #6 in Best Table Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Three Wattage Claims That Don't Add Up
Evolution R255TBL Table Saw, 1650 W
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Evolution Power Tools R255TBL is a portable multi-material table saw with a 255 mm tungsten carbide tipped blade, listed at £294.78 and sitting at number six in this guide. It is the model Evolution built to replace the Rage 5-S, and it is the cheapest of the three 255 mm Evolution saws collected here — the other two are £379.98 and £417.97. It is also the one listing in this guide whose motor figure agrees with itself: the title says 1,650 W and the specification table says "1650 watts". The Bosch, DeWalt and Scheppach listings in this guide all disagree with themselves on exactly that kind of number.
The accessories are where the money moves. The bullets say to add the wheeled stand for extra portability, and it is sold separately. The dearest 255 mm Evolution here, at £417.97, is the 1,800 W saw supplied with a wheeled stand; the £379.98 listing is the same 1,800 W machine without one. That puts the stand at £37.99 of the £123.19 between the cheapest and dearest versions. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from a test of our own.
How those 60 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £294.78 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 60 ratings |
| Motor | 1,650 W in the title; "1650 watts" in the specification table |
| Maximum cut depth | Up to 85 mm, and 58 mm at 45 degrees bevel |
| Blade Length (as listed) | 255 Millimetres |
| Item Weight | 21.2 kg |
| Wheeled stand | Sold separately, not included |
| Warranty Type | 3 Year Warranty |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Superb saw for the money.i had the rage 5s that worked without any problems,my brover has that now,so i invested in the new model.so this saw is fantastic,and takes less space in my workshop.great bit of kit,and very well built,and a plesure to use.onsite,or at home.10/10 from me,go for it,,,,,”
Verified purchase“I'm new to woodworking but I have found this table saw to be very useful for ripping boards and sheet material. I have since added the trolley base, left side feed extension and different riving knife. I hope to add the zero clearance throat plate soon. I have also upgraded the blade to a finer wood blade with more teeth. The cross sled attachment is good for cross cuts on shorter pieces. The plastic push stick is functional but I will probably upgrade that as well.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Table Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Three Wattage Claims That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much is the Evolution R255TBL?
The listing price is £294.78 — the lowest of the three 255 mm Evolution saws in this guide, against £379.98 and £417.97.
What motor does the R255TBL have?
The title and the specification table both state 1,650 W (the table reads "1650 watts"), so the two figures on this listing agree with each other.
Does it come with a stand?
No. The bullets say to add the wheeled stand for extra portability, and it is sold separately.
What will the included blade cut?
The tungsten carbide tipped blade cuts steel, aluminium, new or reclaimed wood with nails, plastic and more, according to the listing.
How deep will it cut?
Up to 85 mm depth of cut, and up to 45 degrees bevel with 58 mm depth.
What are the rating and warranty?
4.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, with a 3 year Evolution warranty. The star breakdown on the same listing shows 85 five-star, 9 four-star, 2 three-star and 4 two-star — 100 in total, against the 60 ratings quoted above.
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